IAS (Integral Ad Science Holding) Cash Conversion Cycle: 38.71 (As of Sep. 2025)

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IAS Integral Ad Science Holding Corp IAS
69 GF Score
Price $10.34
GF Value $12.96
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What is Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle?

Integral Ad Science Holding IAS 69 Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.71 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates IAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.96. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Integral Ad Science Holding's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 47.02.
Integral Ad Science Holding's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.
Integral Ad Science Holding's Days Payable for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 8.31.
Therefore, Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 38.71.


Integral Ad Science Holding  (NAS:IAS) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Integral Ad Science Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.02 -1.70 8.76 13.34 7.71

Integral Ad Science Holding Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.62 20.45 25.77 41.26 38.71

IAS vs DV, ZD, STGW: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Integral Ad Science Holding Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=53.03+0-45.32
=7.71

Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=47.02+0-8.31
=38.71

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 38.71 mean?
Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 38.71 as of Sep. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Integral Ad Science Holding and its competitors.
Is Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Integral Ad Science Holding's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97. Integral Ad Science Holding's value of 38.71 is 93.8% above this industry median. Overall, Integral Ad Science Holding has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to DV and ZD?
Integral Ad Science Holding's Cash Conversion Cycle of 38.71 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97. Integral Ad Science Holding's value of 38.71 is 93.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Media - Diversified companies is 19.97, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Integral Ad Science Holding's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 38.71 is 93.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Integral Ad Science Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Integral Ad Science Holding's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Integral Ad Science Holding stock overvalued right now?
Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 38.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.96, compared to a current price of $10.34 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.71 and 93.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 19.97. Integral Ad Science Holding's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.71 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Integral Ad Science Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.34 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.96.

Key valuation signals for IAS:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 38.71
  • GF Value™: $12.96 vs. price of $10.34 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.8% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the IAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Integral Ad Science Holding Business Description

Address 12 East 49th Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Integral Ad Science Holding Corp is a digital advertising verification company. The cloud-based technology platform of the company delivers independent measurement and verification of digital advertising across all devices, channels, and formats, including desktop, mobile, connected TV, social, display, and video. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas region.
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